MAC PARA Chronos, User Manual

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FLYING THE CHRONOS
Warning!! As already noted, do not apply brakes when fully accelerated with
trimmers fully opened! Braking increases lift near the trailing edge. The main lift
point moves backwards causing a loss in stability leading to big frontal or side
collapse. Quickly letting off the throttle after being fully accelerated (maximum
speed bar and trimmers open) will cause the “pendulum effect”. The glider can
then surge forward which automatically decrease the angle of attack. This can
easily lead to collapse in turbulent air. See drawings on pages that follow.
When flying with maximum speed-bar engaged and fully opened trimmers, we strongly
recommend steering by pulling on the torque compensator lines. At first, learn to fly
using the speed system with the trims in neutral position. It is advisable to use the
speed system with neutral opened trimmers.
Steering - turns:
The Chronos is a very responsive paramotoring glider and reacts directly and instantly
to any steering input. Weight shift input quickens turns and ensures minimal height loss.
Attention! In the event that you lose your brakes lines, it is possible to control the
Chronos with the D-risers to steer and land the canopy.
Attention! Pulling brake too fast or too hard can result in the canopy entering a
negative spin.
Study the following drawings of different trimmer settings and speed-system to see their
influence on the wing stability.
Released trimmers without brakes
Preferred setting for fast and safe flying. The centre of gravity of the air foil is moved
forward, the wing has higher resistance to collapses. Pitching moment decreases.